A 9/11 charity is honoring this year's anniversary
by giving a Centre County man the keys to a new
home.
Army Sgt. Adam Hartswick is a double leg amputee
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We were there when Hartswick entered the home for
the first time.
The new house party for Hartswick drew friends
and others from across the country.
The house, outside of Centre Hall, donated by the
Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a group inspired by
New York City firefighters at ground zero 18 years ago.
The group is now dedicated to helping veterans and
their families.
The home is termed a smart home and is aimed at
helping veterans live free of physical hardships.
On a day when we hear the word hero a lot,
Hartswick doesn�t like it attached to his name.
In the new home, photos show four of his fellow
soldiers who died on the Afghanistan battlefield
where Hartswick was injured, their names with
him all the time.
Hartswick said wow and thanks many times as he
toured the new home.
But he also reminded everyone of the current reality.
Hartswick continues his life of public service.
Now, an instructor for a company working with
emergency responders and wounded veterans
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has either built
or has in the works 85 of these homes.
In fact, on the same day, another one is being
donated in Maryland, ironically to a friend of
Hartswick.
Meanwhile, among his first plans here a birthday
party for one of his cousins.